A Greenhouse Manager Wants to Encourage Long-Term, Productive Flowering Instead

question 19

Multiple Choice

A greenhouse manager wants to encourage long-term, productive flowering instead of short-term, rapid flowering in annual garden plants that are for sale. Which action would accomplish that goal?

• A) pruning away early flowers
• B) limiting water and fertilizer
• C) moving the plants to the shadiest part of the greenhouse
• D) allowing any flowers to become fruits and seeds

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